KYC vs AML: Key Differences in Compliance [Updated]

KYC, AML, CDD… Similar but very different compliance terms that people tend to confuse. While regulations vary across countries and different areas, nowadays, not only financial institutions but many other businesses need to know the differences between the mentioned components to maintain effective Anti-Money Laundering programs.

Gabija Stankevičiūtė
Gabija account manager

Why You Should Spend More “Me” Time: Gabija’s Story About Balance And Persistence

How can you ensure that customers feel their needs are being met? Well, there are many factors. One of the key ones is that your business needs a responsible person who handles most one-on-one client interactions. At iDenfy, we have that person, and she’s one of the best people out there. Tag along to meet our Account Manager, Gabija Glušauskienė.

AML compliance guidelines

AML Compliance Program: 5 Steps that You Need to Take in 2025

Fraudsters constantly launder money without getting caught. The only way to prevent illicit crimes is to follow AML compliance guidelines, which include proper internal operations, security policies, data monitoring, and fraud detection. In this article, we’ll explore real-life use cases and share some valuable tips on how to improve your compliance program.

ChatGPT and cybersecurity

Is ChatGPT Secure? Here’s Everything You Need to Know 

ChatGPT reached a million users in less than a week. This is no surprise, especially considering the countless possibilities the human-like chatbot provides. From solving math equations, writing music, or grading essays, it seems that there’s not a single task that ChatGPT can’t accomplish. But once we go deeper, we realize there’s a fine line between its capabilities and newly created security risks.

KYC in the crypto industry

A Definitive Guide on KYC for Crypto [Updated]

It’s an open secret that cryptocurrencies were introduced to tackle the problems of centralization and lack of authority in finance after the 2008 financial crisis. Though they have been used in illegal activities, they have ended up causing billions of dollars in damage. Read more.

Karolis. QA tester.

5 Must-Have Skills to Look for in a QA Tester by Karolis

Curious about the role of a QA Tester and what it takes to succeed in this field? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Get an inside look at the day-to-day responsibilities and life in iDenfy from Karolis Kurelaitis, our QA Tester’s viewpoint.

Proxy security 101

Proxy Network: Use Cases and Identity Verification Tips

There’s an ultimate feature that describes all cybercriminals accurately. Spoiler alert – it’s the fact that they want to stay anonymous. For years, proxy servers supported malicious actors, helping them blend in and conduct dangerous crimes. But can identity verification end this era?

iDenfy x The Everset

Case Study: The Everset

Discover how iDenfy’s identity verification service enabled The Everset to establish an automated onboarding process and maintain secure personal data records, effectively minimizing fraud rates.

The guide to decentralized identity

The Guide to Decentralized Identity in 2023

The internet has been turned into a gold mine for data. Users have filled up their storage banks with millions of data pieces, defining who they are both digitally and IRL. But now Web3 has birthed a new idea by which humans can safely engage with their data through digital identity.

Guide how to integrate KYC into Wordpress

Identity Verification WordPress Plugin Setup Guide

We’re happy to present an easy way to get started with identity verification on your website powered by WordPress. Take a look at the bonus section, specifically dedicated to e-commerce customers!

Security in Web3

Understanding Web3 and its Security Measures

The static, the responsive, and the semantic are seen as how the internet has evolved. The evolution of web3 might be slow with current trends, but positive adoption is being noticed. The ultimate question that still gives headaches to some critics is the security factor. Tag along to find out more.

Adomas. Product owner.

iDenfy Through Adomas’ Eyes: Motivation, Challenges, and All That Jazz

If you’re not up to speed with iDenfy’s tech environment, now’s the chance to catch up. This time, we’re presenting our Product Owner, Adomas Vitkauskas!

Cryptocurrency crimes and identity verification.

How Identity Verification is Helping Combat Cryptocurrency Crimes

While the use of cryptocurrency for payment is gradually getting into the mainstream and inviting more users to experience what the fuss is about, regulators seek to implement more robust security measures to tackle the ongoing issue of crypto crimes.